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March 24, 2026
批评(批評)pīpíng(pi1ping2)
批评 (pīpíng) means to criticize or to express disapproval of someone or something. It is often used in contexts where feedback is given, whether in personal relationships, workplaces, or academic settings. The nuance of this term can vary, as it can be constructive or harsh, depending on the context and delivery.
Strokes14Frequency#4408DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, criticism can be viewed as a necessary aspect of improvement, especially in educational and professional settings. However, it is often delivered in a way that maintains harmony and respect, hence the importance of tone and wording.
Memory Tip
Imagine a teacher holding a red pen (批) and marking errors on a student's paper, ready to point out (评) the mistakes. The shape of 批 resembles a person with a big mouth, ready to speak out criticisms, while 评 suggests a judgment or evaluation.
Meanings of 批评
pīpíng(pi1ping2)
1to criticize
2criticism
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About 批评
批评Simplified
批評Traditional
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
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HSK 2.0L4HSK 3.0L4ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2
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Quick Contrast
批评 (pīpíng) vs 指责 (zhǐzé) — choose 批评 for a broader range of feedback that can be constructive, while 指责 implies a more accusatory tone.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 批评 with other related terms like 评价 (píngjià), which means to evaluate rather than criticize. It is important to use 批评 in contexts where you are directly addressing faults or shortcomings, and be mindful of the tone used, as it can come off as harsh if not delivered tactfully.
HSK Study Tips
At HSK Level 4, 批评 is a useful term as it relates to providing feedback and discussing opinions, which are common themes in advanced conversations. Focus on understanding its use in both formal and informal contexts, and practice constructing sentences that involve giving feedback.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes misuse 批评 in situations where feedback is meant to be positive or neutral. For instance, saying '我批评你的努力' (I criticize your effort) instead of '我建议你改善你的努力' (I suggest you improve your effort) can sound harsh.
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批评 (pīpíng) means to criticize or to express disapproval of someone or something. It is often used in contexts where feedback is given, whether in personal relationships, workplaces, or academic settings. The nuance of this term can vary, as it can be constructive or harsh, depending on the context and delivery.
When to use 批评
Learners often confuse 批评 with other related terms like 评价 (píngjià), which means to evaluate rather than criticize. It is important to use 批评 in contexts where you are directly addressing faults or shortcomings, and be mindful of the tone used, as it can come off as harsh if not delivered tactfully.
批评 or something close to it
批评 (pīpíng) vs 指责 (zhǐzé) — choose 批评 for a broader range of feedback that can be constructive, while 指责 implies a more accusatory tone.
What learners get wrong
Learners sometimes misuse 批评 in situations where feedback is meant to be positive or neutral. For instance, saying '我批评你的努力' (I criticize your effort) instead of '我建议你改善你的努力' (I suggest you improve your effort) can sound harsh.
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Grammar Patterns of 批评
批评 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
